Three photographs donated by Edna Perrin.Three Black & White Photographs of Mr Moloney outside his decorated house and fence with shells, Summerland Peninsula, Phillip Island 1. Mr Moloney outside the shell decorated house wall. 2. Close up of the shell fence with a swan and two tennis rackets depicted. 3. Mr Moloney at the front gate. Fence was erected 1958 by M Moloney and A Robertson.On back of photos 1 & 3: Mr Moloney at his shell decorated fence.shell house summerland phillip island, mr moloney's shell house summerland, edna perrin

Newspaper clipping 14/11/1968. Account of high tides at Phillip Island which have eroded the dunes endangering the penguins because the adults can't get to the babies in the nests. Account of high tides at Phillip Island which have eroded the dunes endangering the penguins because the adults can't get to the babies in the nests.phillip island, penguins, high tide erosion

2005 DViets visit to the older Vietnam Veterans Museum, Phillip Island and present the museum with a $1,200 donation.Photo shows sub branch members and includes older picture of museum external wall. Photograph, in color of sub branch members visiting the National Vietnam Veterans Museum, Phillip Island, September 2005.DViets visit National Vietnam Museum Phillip Island, September 2005; During the visit the Sub Branch presented a donation cheque of $1,200 to the museum.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, national vietnam veterans museum

One of 15 Sheets with copies of postcard printed on them. From the Shirley Jones Collection.Postcard copies: Bay View Guesthouse Cowes; Summerland Jetty; Lovers' Walk Cowes; The Estelle Star; Bay View Guesthouse Cowes; Genista Ferry; S.S.Killara; The Cowes Pier."Bay View Guest House Cowes" - "Summerland Jetty" - "The Lovers Walk Cowes Phillip Island Vic" - "The Estelle Star arriving at Pier Cowes" - "Bay View Guest House" - "Genista off from San Remo" - "Photo Shop Series S.S.Killara Cowes" - "The Pier Cowes Phillip Is Victoria".bayview guesthouse cowes, summerland jetty phillip island, lovers walk cowes, the estelle star, genista, ferry - genista, ss killara, cowes pier phillip island, shirley jones collection, thelma astbury

One of a collection of seven photographs of Amygdales polished by Dr G Baker CSIRO 1950. A fully coloured plate of the originals was to have appeared in the book "Phillip Island in Picture & Story".Sepia photograph of Amygdale Stone polished by Dr G Baker C.S.R.O. 1950"Probably the best. It had chiefly a blue centre then otherwise red, yellow and brown. Magnified about 5 diam.amygdale stone, phillip island, dr. g. baker, joshua w gliddon

One of a collection of seven photographs of Amygdales polished by Dr G Baker CSIRO 1950. A fully coloured plate of the originals was to have appeared in the book "Phillip Island in Picture & Story".Black & White photograph of Amygdale Stone"Yellow, also some green & red. Magnified about 3 diam."phillip island, amygdale stone, dr g baker, joshua w gliddon

One of a collection of 7 photographs of Amygdales polished by Dr G Baker CSRO 1950. A fully coloured plate of the originals was to have appeared in the book "Phillip Island in Picture & Story". Black & White photograph of an Amygdale Stone."Brown chiefly. Magnified about 3 diam"phillip island, amygdale stone, dr g baker, joshua w gliddon

One of a collection of seven photographs of Amygdales polished by Dr G Baker CSIRO 1950. A fully coloured plate of the originals was to have appeared in the book "Phillip Island in Picture & Story".Sepia coloured photograph of polished Amygdale stone."This was the least attractive of the set. We still have it. Magnified about 5 diam. " Brown edges cream centre.phillip island, amygdale stone, dr. g baker, joshua w gliddon

This album was presented to the Earl of Sradbroke by the Fathers of Soldiers and Returned Soldiers 16/2/1923. The photo is of rear The Pinnacles, Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island. One of a collection of photographs presented to The Earl.Sepia Photograph of The Pinnacles, Cape Woolamai Rose Series Postcard p.682. Near The Pinnacles, Cape Woolamai, Phillip Is, Victoriaphillip island, the earl of stradbroke, world war i soldiers, the pinnacles, cape woolamai

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of six members of the Phillip Island Rifle Club - winners of the McCauley Cup 1960 at Lang Lang. Back row: Bryant West, Percy Cooper, Harry Bradley, Robbie Justice. Front row: Ron (Plugger) Bennell, Ted Waltonlocal history, photography, phillip island rifle club, black & white photograph, mccauley cup, john jenner, bryant west

Trenavin Park was built by Mr Sambell on a site just above the original site of the McHaffie homestead. Was owned by Mr & Mrs Oswin (70's)Six coloured photographs of Trenavin Park, Ventnor, Phillip Island. 81-90: Front view of Trenavin Park 81-90a: Back view of Trenavin Park 81-90b: Interior of Trenavin Park showing stairs 81-90c: Interior of Trenavin Park showing lounge and dining areas 81-90d: Interior of Trenavin Park showing games room with billiard table 81-90e: The Furneryphotographs, trenavin park phillip island, john cook

The home of Captain Loch at Rhyll was built in the 1860s from timber from deserted cottages on the Island, one of which Capt. Loch lived in when he first came to Phillip Island about 1850.Coloured photograph showing the house of Captain Lock at Rhylllocal history, photographs, buildings - historical, housing, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, cpt lock

The home of the Figuerola sisters. They were three artistic single ladies. In 1955 Carmen Figuerola published the little book "Family on Phillip Island" - a lovely story of the bland family. Today the house does not exist.Single storey old weatherboard house in Steele Street, Cowes. A lot of green shrubbery and trees.local history, photographs, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island

Wilhelmena, Born 07/08/1856 on ship from Scotland. Daughter of Robert and Margaret Anderson. Married James Young. Was the first Sewing Mistress at Phillip Island School. Died 20/09/1938.Wilhelmena aged 50, 1906. A fine looking woman wearing glasses, dressed in black.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, wilhelmena young nee anderson, phillip island, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

Articles from a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1968 to July 1971Three articles:- 1. A TV serial likely to be filmed on Phillip Island. 2. A proposal to divide Phillip Island into Ridings. 3. University students engaged to clean the Phillip Island beaches.phillip island, tv serial, phillip island ridings, university students

Cowes Post Office built in 1909 with handmade bricks which were first used in the building of first Chicory Kiln in Cowes on Phillip Island in 1870 by the West brothers, Solomon and John. It is now a Restaurant and Pizza outlet.Large white building on the west corner of Thompson Avenue and The Esplanade, Coweslocal history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, cowes old post office

The land in Chapel Street was granted by the Presbyterian Church in 1869. A church was finally built by Alex McLardy at a cost of £127 and was dedicated in august 1895. The first Presbyterian Church services held on Phillip Island in 1889 were conducted under a tree in the open air. May 1890 Dr. Alexander Robb was appointed the first Minister and continued until his death 11 years later. 1929 an annex was built providing more accommodation. 1968 the joint Presbyterian and Methodist congregation was formed. In 1975 a new building was dedicated.St John's Uniting Church, Chapel Street, Cowes. Large wooden structure combining Church and Hall. In 1971 the building committee commissioned an architect who designed the building with an unusual roof structure which reflected the concept of a keel of a ship - appropriate for the setting of a building by the sea. The bell is from the wrecked ship "The Speke".local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, st john's church cowes, uniting church cowes phillip island

Charlie Richardson was the son of William Richardson and grandson of Joseph Richardson who arrived on Phillip Island in 1868. The house at Rhyll was built by William Richardson who went to live at Rhyll in 1876 on land, owned by his father, opposite the Jetty.Coloured photograph showing the Kitchen of Mr Charlie Richardson's home, opposite the Rhyll Jetty.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, housing, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, charlie richardson

Four photographs donated by Jim Osterlund221-01 Photograph of Suspension Bridge taken from Quarry area with Bass Hills in the background. 221-02 Copy of a Postcard of the Phillip Island Granite Quarry at Cape Woolamai. Rocks in the foreground and jetty with crane on the right. An F & J Postcard. 221-03 Photograph of W Kennon's Jetty at Cape Woolamai with large rocks on the beach in the foreground. 221-04 Photograph of Mr C Richardson standing in front of a beacon at Cape Woolamai.granite quarry cape woolamai, phillip island suspension bridge, w kennon jetty cape woolamai, c richardson, cape woolamai beacon, jim osterlund

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show candid pictures taken by previous residents of the Island.Black and White photograph of a whale boat and a dinghy with an outboard motor. Three men sit and stand in the two boats. Taken on the Phillip Island side of the crossing.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil. Handwritten on reverse 'At Phillip Island side of crossing c.1940' In another hand 'Whale boat + dingy with speed outboard. Churchill Rd was a nice 'sandy track' A Evans' churchill island, whale boat, phillip island

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of W. A. Watt - head and shoulders. Mr Watt was a Member of Federal Parliament from 1914 to 1929, temporary Prime Minister for 16 months, speaker of the house and Treasurer. Premier of Victoria from 1912 to 1914. He lived on Phillip Island for 6 years as a young boy.local history, photography, photographs, w a watt, black & white photograph, prime ministers, phillip island, early associates

Two of a collection of photographs donated by Bernie De Le Haye.350-09: Colour photograph of Phillip Island Garage. Cnr Thompson Avenue and Chapel Street - now where Gullivers Restaurant is located (2017). Loaded truck and people outside the building. Printed on the front: "Sales Ford Service" "Cars Trucks Tractors" Phone (8). Shell bowsers. 350-10: Colour photograph of the De La Haye Bros. Self Service store in Thompson Avenue, Cowes on the left hand side. Three people and two cars in front.As on the buildings.phillip island garage, de le haye bros self service cowes, bernie de la haye, gullifer family

A collection of nine postcards donated by the Bass Coast Op Shop. Information on the back of No. 276-05. "Koala Bears were first seen by white explorers in the Blue Mountains, 1798. Early colonists from N.S.W. called it a "monkey bear". Koala means in Aboriginal "does not drink" or "no drink". They are slow-moving, tree-climbing, friendly marsupials with thick woolly fur coats, large ears and rubber nose. They live in gum trees and feed upon their leaves. Babies are born every two years, spending nine months in mother's pouch and then on her back for about six months, then leaving its parents and looking for a tree with comfortable branches."Nine coloured postcards of Phillip Island and wildlife. 276-01. Postcard showing four vintage vehicles displayed in the Len Lukey Memorial Museum & Gardens at the GP Race Track. 1. 1928 Austin Chummy. 2. 1926 Maxwell. 3. 1924 Model T Ford. 4. 1913 Model T Ford. 276-02. Postcard showing penguin in burrow possibly on egg/s 276-03. Postcard with two photographs of penguins coming up the beach at dusk. 276-04. Postcard with three photographs of penguins coming up the beach and people looking over the railing at them. 276-05. Postcard of a koala sitting on a branch. 276-06. Postcard of seals at Seal Rocks with man sitting on the rocks beside one. 276-07. Postcard with four photographs of koalas, penguins, Cowes Jetty and Cowes beach. 276-08. Postcard with three photographs of koalas, penguins and a seal. 276-09. Postcard with four photographs of penguins, koalas, seals and penguins.276-01. Len Lukey Memorial Museum & Gardens. Vehicle description as above in Physical Description. 276-02. Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia. On back: Australian Penguin Reserve, Phillip Island Victoria. 276-03. Australian Penguin Parade Phillip Island. 276-04. Penguins at Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia 276-05. On back: Full description of Koalas - see Historical Information below. 276-06. On back: Making friends at Seal Rocks, Phillip island, Vic. 276-07. Cowes Phillip Island. 276-08. Phillip Island Victoria 276-09. Greetings from Phillip Island. On back: Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia. Interesting aspects of this fascinating Island which gives shelter to some of Australia's unique fauna.wildlife - seals, wildlife - koala, wildlife - penguins, vintage cars, t model ford, len lukey musem, cowes beach, cowes pier, bass coast op shop

One of Phillip Islands earliest industries was chicory farming. The first kiln was constructed in 1870. The chicory devil, with its unique shape and design, was a tool specifically developed to dig out chicory roots. It was originally designed by Duncan McGregor. This chicory devil was handmade by Dinney Justice in the late 1800's.Handmade wrought iron chicory devil.phillip island, tool, chicory, kiln, chicory devil, wrought iron